Issue - meetings

The report of the Strategic Director of Communities

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

The Community and Climate Change Portfolio Holder presented the report.

The Chair praised the work of the Portfolio Holder and Officers in producing the policy.

It was moved by Councillor M Wyatt, seconded by Councillor R Blunt, and

RESOLVED THAT:

1. The comments from Community Scrutiny Committee as set out in paragraph 8.1 be noted.
2. The introduction of a North West Leicestershire Community Lottery in 2024/25 be agreed.
3. Gatherwell be appointed as the Community Lottery Scheme operator and authority be delegated to the Head of Community Services and Strategic Director of Resources to negotiate and finalise any associated agreements.
4. The Strategic Director of Resources and the Head of Finance be nominated as personal licence holders for the purposes of Gambling Commission requirements.
5. The income generated through the Community Lottery Scheme is reinvested back into the Council’s Community Grants Programme.

Reason for Decision: to offer financial security to voluntary and community groups across NWL and to support further community work via the grants scheme with the income generated from the Community Lottery.